The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied paying the whistleblower that led its operatives to the recovery of more than $43million in an apartment in Osborne, Ikoyi Lagos.
News reports had quoted the commission’s acting acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu that the person has been paid.
Court Orders Forfeiture Of Ikoyi Apartment Where EFCC Found $43M
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture to the Federal Government, the property known as Flat 7b No 16, Osborn Road Ikoyi, Lagos.
It is the property linked to the dismissed Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke, where the EFCC recovered the sums of $43,449,947.00, €27,800 and N23,218,000.00 in April.
Nigerian Government To Investigate Mediterranean Sea Deaths
The Nigerian government is to investigate the alleged deaths of 26 Nigerian girls on the Mediterranean Sea. This was in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released in Abuja, late on Tuesday. The statement, signed by spokesman, Dr. Tope Elias-Fatile, said that the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs had been in constant touch with its mission in Rome to ascertain the veracity of the report.
Nigerian Navy Launches 'Operation Octopus Grip' In N/Delta To Tackle Avengers
The Nigerian Navy has launched a military operation codenamed 'Operation Octopus Grip" in Delta state as part of efforts to frustrate attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region. The operation may not be unconnected with the recent suspension of ceasefire by the notorious Niger Delta Avengers.
Military Begins Aerial Surveillance In Niger Delta Region
The Nigerian Military has deployed military hardware including attack helicopters to the Niger Delta region for surveillance and protection of critical oil infrastructure in the region. The move may not be unconnected with the announcement by Niger Delta Avengers that an earlier ceasefire deal declared last year has been suspended, paving way for possible resumption of hostilities.